1995 BMW M5 vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 BMW M5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | BMW | Trabant |
| Model | M5 | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 24 L |
